How to Set Up Call Forwarding on Android, iPhone, and Landlines
Set up, test, and disable call forwarding on iPhone, Android, carrier accounts, VoIP services, and traditional landlines, including conditional forwarding.
Quick Answer
Call forwarding sends incoming calls to another number. It can forward every call or only calls that are busy, unanswered, or unreachable. Availability, codes, costs, and voicemail behavior depend on the carrier.
- On iPhone, open Settings, search for Call Forwarding, enable it, and enter the destination when the carrier supports the menu.
- On Android, open the Phone app, Settings, Calling accounts or Supplementary services, then choose call forwarding.
- If the menu is missing, use the carrier app, web portal, customer service, or approved service codes.
- For many traditional North American landlines, *72 activates forwarding and *73 cancels it, but confirm with the provider first.
What You Should Know Before You Start
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
On iPhone, open Settings, search for Call Forwarding, enable it, and enter the destination when the carrier supports the menu.
Step 2
On Android, open the Phone app, Settings, Calling accounts or Supplementary services, then choose call forwarding.
Step 3
If the menu is missing, use the carrier app, web portal, customer service, or approved service codes.
Step 4
For many traditional North American landlines, *72 activates forwarding and *73 cancels it, but confirm with the provider first.
Step 5
Choose unconditional forwarding for every call or conditional forwarding for busy, no answer, and unreachable situations.
Step 6
Call your original number from another phone and verify ringing, caller ID, voicemail, and charges.
Step 7
Disable forwarding when it is no longer needed and test again.
Deeper Guidance and Modern Considerations
Forwarded calls may use plan minutes, incur long-distance charges, or bypass the original voicemail. International forwarding can be expensive. Business VoIP systems may offer schedules, simultaneous ringing, and failover that are more reliable than basic forwarding.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Avoid: Entering the destination with the wrong country code
- Avoid: Forgetting to test from an external phone
- Avoid: Leaving forwarding active after travel
- Avoid: Assuming the original voicemail will still answer
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the option missing on my phone?
The carrier may not expose it through the operating system. Use the carrier’s app, account portal, codes, or support.
Can I forward text messages too?
Standard call forwarding covers voice calls, not SMS. Message forwarding uses different features.
Does the caller know the call was forwarded?
Usually not, though network announcements, caller ID behavior, or voicemail greetings can reveal it.
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